Inertial reference system for a spacecraft

Details Inertial reference system for a spacecraft Inertial reference system for a spacecraft

2005-05-10

2005-05-10

Blum, Theodore M. (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Directive

Including a satellite

C244S164000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06891498

ABSTRACT:
An inertial reference system for a spacecraft includes an attitude control assembly and a plurality of force sensors. The attitude control assembly is coupled to a spacecraft body at a plurality of attachment points and at least one of the plurality of force sensors is integrated at each of the attachment points. In one embodiment, the force sensors are piezoelectric transducers. In another embodiment, the control assembly is coupled to the spacecraft body at four attachment points. In yet another embodiment, each of the force sensors is preloaded by a bolt that attaches the attitude control assembly to the spacecraft body.

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International Search Report PCT/US03/09742, Jul. 25, 2003.

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